Nimble AMS

MARCH 31, 2023

Provide updates on ongoing policies and details on how members can volunteer with your advocacy program. Boost member communications. Spread the word about your association’s advocacy efforts by leveraging various member communications. Leverage your online community platform. Download now

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Association Adviser

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

During our webinar about the current state of association communications, our attendees brought up numerous questions about recommended strategies, tactics, platforms and communication practices. Download a recording of “A Balanced Approach to Member Engagement” here. Have additional questions?

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Association Adviser

MAY 20, 2014

There’s an eye-opening chart you’ll see soon from Association Adviser’s 2014 Association Communications Benchmarking Report. It shows all too clearly that social media is still considered a broadcast medium by many associations. Think of your members as belonging to a tribe, with your leadership as the elders.

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EventMobi: Association Events

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

One of the keys to saving money as an organization is putting effort into member retention. Providing a great member experience keeps people close and saves you the cost of having to build your relationships from scratch each year! Member engagement. Membership experience ultimately defines the value of your organization.

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GrowthZone

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Member Engagement. They’re reluctant to try new things, even to expand our development pie or member engagement. Membership sales and retention are relationship-based, and it has been more difficult to connect directly with members and prospects. Member Engagement. Reduced communication.

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Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

Social media shout out. Show your donors you care by highlighting them on social media. Be sure to shout out individual members and post a general message of thanks about how donors helped you reach your financial goal. TECH TIP: Leverage Nimble Create to automate your donor communication process.

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GrowthZone

MARCH 24, 2020

A quick internet search provides examples of rules used by groups across various social media platforms. Listed” groups appear in search results, and membership in the group is visible on members’ profiles. This is useful for updating descriptions, adjusting communication settings, changing visibility, etc.

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GrowthZone

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

But, it’s not just a place to park your resume and connect with people – it is a must for associations who engage in social media. association blog members will actually read. Do not use “canned” invitations when growing your network, but do pay attention to what is on a person’s profile and communicate accordingly.

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Optimist Consulting

MARCH 26, 2014

It was a really informative read; I encourage you to download a copy. Mobile web will deliver member engagement – last year’s report stated that 75% of respondents didn’t have a mobile-friendly website, but this figure has reduced in this year’s report to 48%. Membership retention Social media' in the 2014 report.

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Optimist Consulting

MARCH 30, 2017

2017 remains all about member engagement, operational efficiency and revenue growth. In particular, organisations feel that increasing member engagement, their number one priority, remains key to improving levels of member satisfaction, increasing advocacy and retaining members.

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Higher Logic

APRIL 25, 2019

Giving attendees access to an agenda through your mobile app prior to an event, such as an annual conference, can help drum up excitement and drive more people to download it. Get the buzz going in your online community by offering rewards to customers or members who download and use the app.

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GrowthZone

APRIL 19, 2021

We seized every opportunity to understand and respond to their needs, including engagement with media. We were recently awarded a Platinum Award from MarCom for our communications work around COVID. We did two successful social media campaigns highlighting our members’ work during COVID.

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Protech

JUNE 11, 2020

By Brian Smith, Communications Specialist . An association’s mission is to serve members, and right now, your members might be experiencing the need for new employment. . Have Relevant, Frequent & Personalized Communications . This can also be a great time to re-engage with your association’s partnership network.

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CMA Solutions

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Here’s the short list: 1) Lack of engagement with organization, 2) Lack of value and 3) Forgot to renew. Communicating and promoting your association’s recent innovation would help jog their memories.) At CMA, we specialize in association management, membership outreach and member engagement.

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Higher Logic

OCTOBER 18, 2018

Trying to look at your members’ engagement using email marketing is like seeing the world without glasses. You most likely use email marketing to 1) communicate with your members, and 2) engage your members. If you enjoyed this, please share the video on social media! Those are great goals.

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Optimist Consulting

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

Automated emails, when used effectively, can be a good way to deliver a personalised feel to your communications. I recently trialled social media tool MeetEdgar and I was interested to see that before they let you go, they try to entice you back in with a ‘50% off three months’ deal.

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GrowthZone

APRIL 5, 2018

Easily view and manage all of your individuals and organizations, including billing information, communications, membership status, and more. COMMUNICATION. One system for communication that syncs with email, social media, and member profiles; with tools to write, schedule, send , and track emails.

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GrowthZone

JULY 18, 2017

Part 5 of the 5-Part Series: Why Member Engagement No Longer Means Face-to-Face. Every member-based organization’s website should have a visible mechanism that allows people to download content or sign up for topical alerts and a newsletter. Tactic #5: Inbound Marketing That Captures Prospects’ Attention. Storytelling.

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GrowthZone

JULY 13, 2017

Part 3 of the 5-Part Series: Why Member Engagement No Longer Means Face-to-Face. Tactic #3: Storytelling Drives Digital Engagement. As outlined in our recent post, content is critical for your association to fully engage members and prospective members. A story can engage your audience like nothing else.

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Fonteva

MARCH 19, 2020

When associations thrive, they see boosts in member recruitment and improved retention rates. They experience strong event turnout and growing engagement through other channels such as social media and discussion boards. This holds true whether it’s your member engagement efforts or your internal operations.

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Reid All About it

JULY 30, 2021

How the Healthcare Financial Management Association’s podcast engages members, supports DEI initiatives and attract sponsors while maintaining integrity. Why niche communities are the future of social media marketing—associations should have an advantage here. How to Use Your Member Engagement Scores.

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Eric Lanke

JANUARY 22, 2018

If you're interested, you can download "Steal Like a Fundraiser: Innovations in Cause-Oriented Fundraising for Associations" here. The communications tell stories, in which the prospective donor has the opportunity to be the hero and make a difference to something he cares deeply about. Older donors get direct mail.

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Higher Logic

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

The American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE ) used marketing automation to include dynamic renewal footers in emails and to run paid social media ads, along with launching a new welcome series. Want to learn more about online community and marketing automation? Highlights. Highlights.

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MemberClicks

MAY 9, 2022

Knowing what didn’t go as smoothly in the past can help you improve functions of your events, including: Marketing and outreach efforts Scheduling and event planning Communications and follow-up. It can also be a way to express your appreciation for your members and their participation. Social media. Email survey.

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YourMembership

FEBRUARY 27, 2014

The leadership of these organizations find it difficult to move away from the “status quo” mentality that no longer serves their member’s best interests. There is almost an unwillingness to embrace new technology that allows a stronger connection to members. Social media/community.

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WBT Systems

JANUARY 10, 2017

Download our Integration datasheet to learn more. In 3 Ways an Online Community Enhances Learning , we noted that an increasing number of associations “ understand that building online communities for their constituents to learn, share and collaborate is critical for growth and relevancy. Mobile and On-Demand Learning.

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Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

Like zombies, committee members engage in busy work instead of generating new ideas to further the mission of the organization. Thanks to Twitter and Facebook, these generations – which in 2011 surpassed Baby Boomers for volunteerism – value virtual networks and don’t often communicate face to face. We get impatient.

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Higher Logic

JUNE 8, 2017

People don’t want to see the same thing every time they open an app, which is why the most popular social media sites show you new posts first. Expert Tip: Keep an eye out for an increase in online community engagement after launching your mobile app. Content Updates and Notifications. Personalization Settings.

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MemberClicks

JUNE 8, 2023

Location: If your organization has members from across the country or the world, knowing where they live will help you organize regional events or initiatives. Membership Status: Is a member’s membership status active or did they lapse? A great member profile should be able to do this. And that’s a good thing.

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Association Adviser

JANUARY 24, 2017

It has changed not only the way we communicate but the way we live. We keep our calendars, check our bank accounts, download music, update social media and watch movies – all from one device that fits in our pockets. Keep members engaged in the process and looking for solutions. Have a Vision.

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Higher Logic

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Create a culture that appreciates community engagement, regardless of the level. How do you deal with members using different resources to communicate when that data is not captured in the community? We have a lot of members who are heavy Twitter users. Slack, Chat, etc.). They’re silently satisfied.

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Aaron Wolowiec

AUGUST 3, 2012

Titled “Curating Conference Content to Promote Member Engagement,” this session delivered five simple, but effective strategies for curating conference content. We also offer speaker handouts for download to attendees (before and after the conference). Online community. Filed under: Marketing , Meetings , Social Media.

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MemberClicks

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

While email has been around for decades, it’s still one of the most effective communication channels, even compared to new technologies (we’re looking at you, social media). Spotlight a member who is particularly engaged or achieved a major goal. Include widgets to your social media pages.

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MemberClicks

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

While email has been around for decades, it’s still one of the most effective communication channels, even compared to new technologies (we’re looking at you, social media). Spotlight a member who is particularly engaged or achieved a major goal. Include widgets to your social media pages.

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Newsletter Tips eBook Content 52

Associations Now

APRIL 8, 2016

Generally, users communicate with bots through chat tools like Slack and Facebook Messenger. Bots make life easier for users by getting rid of the downloading process, and they may make more business sense for developers, given the high cost of app development. Having trouble retaining donors?

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Association Success

MARCH 18, 2019

When it comes to innovation in associations, I feel like governance often gets short shrift relative to the impact it could have on strategy and member engagement. The article, by Jeff De Cagna, teases his free ebook, Foresight is the Future of Governing, which I promptly downloaded and dove into. Sound quaint?

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Association Adviser

MAY 20, 2014

Sarah Rosenberger , membership, communication and marketing coordinator for the Indiana Society of Association Executives (ISAE) , agreed. ”We tried a large email segmentation project last year, and it actually hurt our member engagement. So, what would it take to improve that level of engagement?

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